I don't like the gap between two front teeth. Invisalign didn't fix it and nightly retainer doesn't. I think filing at the bottom of two front teeth would allow the Invisalign retainer to push them in more and remove gap. Would filing help the look of my two front teeth?
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November 17, 2015
Answer: Would filing bottom sides of two front teeth help reduce the gap in between two front teeth?
Your case can be treated far better with invisalign then with conventional bonded appliances, However, this is a complicated case, and might require 15-18 monthes to properly treat
If your tooth does not require root canal treatment, the best option while you are still involved in Invisalign treatment would be to have your tooth restored to it original size and shape with a composite resin or like material. In this way, the dentist can restore your tooth so that your...
There are times when new impressions or a scan is indicated to remanifacture aligners to avoid the areas where sores or discomfort was felt. This will many times lead to better tracking and quicker treatment compared to trying to adjust and trim the aligner in office.